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[RBW] Cheviot at Community Cycles in CO

2021-12-12 Thread luckyturnip

Whilst perusing the internet I saw a large Cheviot in the inventory at 
Community Cycles in Boulder, CO.

https://communitycycles.org/bike-shop/used-bikes-for-sale/

No affiliation or idea if it’s still there. 

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[RBW] Cheviot questions

2021-05-13 Thread 'Joel S' via RBW Owners Bunch

Looking at the geometry charts  it appears that the 50cm Cheviot has 45cm 
chainstays , so short by Riv’s current standards. Also with sidepull brakes 
(not sure how this works with room for fat tires).  Can anyone comment on 
this?

Right now I have 2 Rivs with toptubes and am fine with them.  A step thru 
might be nice if one of these can be found..  a knee replacement and 
bad back might make this viable.  

Your info on this bike especially the tire clearance would be appreciated. 
 I am not a fan of the long chainstay models. Fenders would not be used, I 
ride in dry conditions. 

Thank you

Joel

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Re: [RBW] Cheviot and A Homer Hilsen?

2020-03-26 Thread Lyman Labry

Yes indeed. Cheviut easier on/off with grocery loads and kid hauling.

On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 3:30 PM Toshi Takeuchi  wrote:

> I have both bikes and set up the Cheviot as the around town
> shopper/commuter with basket and Albastache bars.  I set up the Homer with
> drop bars and can do more sprightly riding with it. This is a great two
> bike combo.
>
> Toshi
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 7:52 AM Tirebiter ATX 
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>> Could these two country bikes actually complement the other?
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Re: [RBW] Cheviot and A Homer Hilsen?

2020-03-26 Thread Toshi Takeuchi

I have both bikes and set up the Cheviot as the around town
shopper/commuter with basket and Albastache bars.  I set up the Homer with
drop bars and can do more sprightly riding with it. This is a great two
bike combo.

Toshi


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[RBW] Cheviot and A Homer Hilsen?

2020-03-26 Thread Tirebiter ATX

Could these two country bikes actually complement the other?

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[RBW] Cheviot setup - chain length, front derailer

2020-02-29 Thread Jay Lonner

I'm making slow progress on a 55cm Cheviot build for my wife and am hung up
on determining the proper chain length. The Riv website says:

>The chain is the right length when it pulls the derailer cage free of and
parallel to the chain itself when wrapped around the smallest cog and the
smallest chainring -- i.e., the derailer cage will be flexed slightly.

Try as I might, I'm having a hard time visualizing what this means - can
anyone unpack this further for me? A picture would be even better! (The
there's also Sheldon's rule of thumb calling for one full link of overlap
when the chain is wound around the large-large chainring/sprocket combo,
but I'd still like to understand the Riv method).

I'm also a a little stuck on front derailer options. I'm setting this up
with the Silver wide-low double (38x24 with chainguard) and the front
derailers I have on hand (IRD Alpina-f, Suntour XC-9000) both have a lot of
daylight between the bottom of the cage and the chainguard. It looks funny,
but would it affect performance? I'm open to buying a new part if needed,
but am getting a bit Marie Kondo and would rather declutter my parts stash
than add to it.

Thanks,

Jay Lonner
Bellingham, WA

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[RBW] Cheviot limits

2019-11-04 Thread lambbo

I have knobby 42s on my Cheviot under SKS with plenty of room - Paul 
centerpulls 

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[RBW] Cheviot limits

2019-11-04 Thread Stephen W.

I had 50 Big Bens and Woody's flat fenders on my 60cm Cheviot...Tektro 
559s...it was tight but it worked. 

Stephen 

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[RBW] Cheviot limits

2019-11-04 Thread Dorothy C

Which size Cheviot? I have the 55cm, with SKS fenders and Panaracer Pasela 650b 
1.75 which work. Tektro R559 brakes. At first I bought some 50mm Conti 
basketball tires, and I could fit the rear fender on top of the brake arms with 
some trimming on the fender sides, but the front fender was definitely a no go, 
especially with a front Mark’s rack. 

Someone more knowledgeable can probably weigh in, but I don’t think you can fit 
centerpulls because of the brake cable routing. 

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[RBW] Cheviot limits

2019-11-04 Thread Joe Bernard

I had Fatty Rumpkins labeled 41.5 on a Chev with SKS fenders. In my opinion 
that's the practical limit before you start squeezing stuff down too much, 
Cheviot is not a 'lots of tire and fender' bike like the canti models. 

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[RBW] Cheviot limits

2019-11-04 Thread Jay Lonner

Over the weekend I took advantage of Riv's Halloween promotion and ordered 
up a Cheviot for my wife. Right now she's riding an undersized Salsa 
Casseroll with Panaracer Pasela 32s, and I'd like to provide her with a 
plusher ride similar to my Hunq wth Big Bens (she prefers a step-through 
frame though, so a Hunq is out). We live in the PNW so fenders are 
non-negotiable. When I talked to the nice man at Riv over the weekend he 
suggested something no wider than a 40, but that seems a little 
conservative to me. I'd be curious to know what tires other Cheviot riders 
are using. Could I make a Little Big Ben work without too much hassle? On a 
related note, any thoughts on what brakes provide the most clearance? I'd 
like to use the Paul centerpulls, but are the Dia-Compes going to do a 
better job of accommodating fenders and a fattish tire?

Thanks,

Jay Lonner
Bellingham, WA

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[RBW] Cheviot Wool Sweater Preorder - Anyone In?

2019-09-15 Thread SeanMac

Howdy,

Grant wrote about this a few blahgs ago.  I am intrigued, but a bit 
hesitant to put down $120 without having some idea of the style of the 
sweater that is being produced.  At the same time, I love the color, and 
the concept.  I also remember that Grant did a collection of wool sweaters 
a few years ago that I skipped, but in hindsight wish I had purchased.

Anyway, here is a link to the sweater:  Cheviot Wool Sweater Preorder 


If you have placed your order I would love to know your reasoning for doing 
so.

If any of you remember the previous wool sweaters that Riv. produced, do 
you recall if that was done on a pre-order basis as well?  I'm curious what 
might happen to the price of this sweater after the pre-order period has 
ended.

Anyway, thanks for your thoughts.

Sean
Buffalo, NY

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[RBW] Cheviot 60cm for sale - $2,500 + shipping

2019-08-20 Thread René Sterental

Hello again!

Life has happened and with it, a serious health wake-up call, which has set
me again on the bike stable reduction path, among other reductions.

I have decided to put my wonderful Cheviot 60cm for sale, hoping that a
miracle will happen and someone wanting to get one just like it, will
pop-up in the SF Bay Area (ideally), or else I'll ship it. If no one
appears, I'll then do the usual disassembly and offer the frame and parts
separately. I put too much love into it, so would rather have someone enjoy
it as is, instead of all parted. But it will be what it is meant to be.

At this time, the bike is assembled with:
- Standard BB and headset as assembled in RBW.
- Sugino double (plus chain) guard crankset
- Vault platform pedals (chrome)
- 9 speed XT cassette
- 9 speed downtube shifters mounted on the stem with the adapter RBW
sells/sold.
- Sun XCD rear derailer 8,9 & 10 speed compatible
- Sun XCD front derailer
- Paul Racer F/R brakes chrome
- Paul Cantilever brake levers chrome
- Nitto Mark front rack
- Nitto Big Back Rack Medium
- King Iris cage
- Edelux II dynamo light
- Front SON dynamo hub (For Peter White) laced to a chrome 36 hole Velocity
Atlas rim
- Rear White Industries MI5 hub laced to a chrome 36 hole Velocity Atlas rim
- Nitto Choco bar and stem
- Brooks leather grips
- Compass Snoqualmie 700x44 tires
- Honjo smooth fenders
- Nitto lugged S84 setback seat post
- Brooks B17 Select saddle or B67 Select sprung saddle

Photos available here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/orthie251/albums/72157674336110365

Everything is in perfect condition. Asking for $2,500 + shipping
separately. If shipping, I'll have the bike packed at my LBS, which would
add around $50-100 for their packing. Shipping to CONUSA via Bike Flights
should be another $100 or so.

With a heavy heart,

René

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[RBW] Cheviot in Santa Monica?

2019-03-27 Thread sameness

Yesterday, Tuesday the 26th, crossing Pico between Cloverfield and Stewart 
around 5:40 PM. Looked to be a RBW blue Cheviot with a front rack and 
basket. Caucasian male rider, older than 20, younger than 40, no helmet. 
Belated "Nice bike!" shout-out.

Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA

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[RBW] Cheviot fork cantilevered and reraked

2019-02-24 Thread A. Nostuh

I’m still waiting for my canti cheviot someday!  Should get me an extra 5mm 
of tire fatness(55mm)

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Re: [RBW] cheviot and tall people

2019-01-22 Thread tom horton

thanks for all the good advice…I think the cheviot and I will be forever a few 
mm apart.  tom horton


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[RBW] cheviot and tall people

2019-01-20 Thread Kurt Manley

I’m 6’ 4” with 97 pbh and I had a 60 cheviot for a while. It fit but I needed a 
tallux stem and lots seat post. It rode great but might be a tad too much 
post/stem for some folks aesthetic preferences. Great bike!

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[RBW] cheviot and tall people

2019-01-19 Thread Howard Hatten

Hi Tom
I ride a 60 Cheviot & a 61 Atlantis. My pbh is 89.5. 
Here’s a shot of my Cheviot showing seatpost extension. 
It looks like your at the top of the pbh range for a 60. 
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mAj8dEGsWpbgpyEV6

Howard
Livonia Mi

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[RBW] cheviot and tall people

2019-01-19 Thread Tom Horton

I've always loved the cheviot's looks, but riv has advised too small for 
me. anyone out there about 6-5 97 pbh riding one? how is it? my current 
rivs from 62 to 68, all good.

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[RBW] Cheviot and Ottolock

2018-07-18 Thread Ana Candela

Very nice! Even the zip ties are matchy matchy!

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[RBW] Cheviot and Ottolock

2018-07-10 Thread Joe Bernard

I love the matchy matchy - and super envious of the Riv Special Bar Tender - 
but what are the zip-ties for? It looks like my setup for wiring up an ebike, 
but you don't have a motor. 

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[RBW] Cheviot and Ottolock

2018-07-10 Thread 'Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch

Wow! Sweet details, Jim! Somehow the overall effect is subtle from a normal 
distance, striking up close. Well done!

With abandon,
Patrick

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Re: [RBW] Cheviot and Bike Rack

2018-06-22 Thread Dan McNamara

You might take a look at this hitch adapter:

http://www.hitchsource.com/torklift-ecohitch-hidden-mini-cooper-hardtop-door-2015-14-in-receiver-p-36883.html

It is a bolt in so there should not need to be any fabrication. It is a
little strange having the hitch right above the exhausts but if there is
available space then why not.

Here is an over-dramatic video of the install: https://vimeo.com/145407793

A body shop could do this install pretty easily.

Dan



On Fri, Jun 22, 2018 at 11:09 AM Deborah Coffin 
wrote:

> I’m the happy owner of a new 50cm Cheviot, and am struggling to figure out
> how to safely transport it on my Mini Cooper. I have what I think is the
> only bike rack that works on my car—a Saris Bones. Apparently, unless it
> comes built for a hitch, Mini’s can’t be fitted with anything else.
>
> I’ve been mounting my bike between the top tune and behind the seat tube,
> then I turn the front wheel backwards so it doesn’t stick out too much.
> Right now I have no fenders or racks, but I’d like to get both, eventually,
> but wonder if that will make turning the front wheel impossible. The other
> issue is that the stays on the rack hit the bike at an odd angle,
> scratching and/or marking up the frame.
>
> I tried one of the bars that connect between the seat post and stem, but
> then the back wheel extends really far beyond the car.
>
> It’s the only sorrow I’ve had as a new owner, cause I’d like to take my
> bike with me across the country this summer. I took off the rear wheel to
> get it home when I bought it, but that’s sort of a pain.
>
> Beyond removing the wheels, or mounting it as I have been—or getting a
> different car—has anyone a better idea? Suggestions? Solutions?
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[RBW] Cheviot and Bike Rack

2018-06-22 Thread Joe Bernard

It sounds like you need someone to install a hitch mount, then you can get a 
rack that uses trays to support the wheels instead of hanging by the frame. 
Here's a link about Mini's and hitches. 

https://new.minimania.com/Mini_Cooper_Hitch_Application_Guide_

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[RBW] Cheviot and Bike Rack

2018-06-22 Thread Deborah Coffin

I’m the happy owner of a new 50cm Cheviot, and am struggling to figure out how 
to safely transport it on my Mini Cooper. I have what I think is the only bike 
rack that works on my car—a Saris Bones. Apparently, unless it comes built for 
a hitch, Mini’s can’t be fitted with anything else. 

I’ve been mounting my bike between the top tune and behind the seat tube, then 
I turn the front wheel backwards so it doesn’t stick out too much. Right now I 
have no fenders or racks, but I’d like to get both, eventually, but wonder if 
that will make turning the front wheel impossible. The other issue is that the 
stays on the rack hit the bike at an odd angle, scratching and/or marking up 
the frame.

I tried one of the bars that connect between the seat post and stem, but then 
the back wheel extends really far beyond the car.

It’s the only sorrow I’ve had as a new owner, cause I’d like to take my bike 
with me across the country this summer. I took off the rear wheel to get it 
home when I bought it, but that’s sort of a pain. 

Beyond removing the wheels, or mounting it as I have been—or getting a 
different car—has anyone a better idea? Suggestions? Solutions? 

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Re: [RBW] Cheviot fat tires

2018-05-02 Thread lconley

What I have confirmed on several Rivendells, when fitting the largest tires 
that aren't supposed to fit, is that the Tektro R559s are the limiting 
factor on the front. Weinmann / Dia-Comp / Gran-Compe centerpulls will 
clear much better (assume this applies to Paul centerpuls also). The other 
problem with the Tektros is that they drag on the tire when the quick 
releases are open.

Laing
Cocoa FL


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Re: [RBW] Cheviot fat tires

2018-05-02 Thread Tim Gavin

Joe-

Any centerpull brake will have improved clearance over your sidepull.  Paul
Racers are wonderful, but Dia-Compe/Weinmann centerpulls also work fine
(with good brake pads, like Kool Stops) and are much cheaper.

Have fun on your fatter tires!

On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 6:21 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:

> Thanks, Joe, I think it's probably relevant. We seem to have preliminarily
> determined 48mm as the practical limit with Tektro sidepulls (maybe 50 with
> a Racer up front), now I just have to plop down some cash and confirm it
> for all future Cheviot searches. Wish me luck!
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Re: [RBW] Cheviot fat tires

2018-05-01 Thread Joe Bernard

Thanks, Joe, I think it's probably relevant. We seem to have preliminarily 
determined 48mm as the practical limit with Tektro sidepulls (maybe 50 with a 
Racer up front), now I just have to plop down some cash and confirm it for all 
future Cheviot searches. Wish me luck!

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Re: [RBW] Cheviot fat tires

2018-05-01 Thread Joe Bunik

Totally irrelevant data point:

On my wife's 60cm g1 Cheviot, we recently tried the Schwalbe Big One
29ers (700x60) and they come in 2 notches over the line-- more of a
700x50 practical max.

=- Joe

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> Whelp, test fitting wheels with discs didn't work, I couldn't slide them all
> the way into the frame without interference. So back to Scott's Betty which
> shows I should be able to get a 47-48 tire in there. Thanks for all the
> thoughts!
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Re: [RBW] Cheviot fat tires

2018-05-01 Thread Joe Bernard

Whelp, test fitting wheels with discs didn't work, I couldn't slide them all 
the way into the frame without interference. So back to Scott's Betty which 
shows I should be able to get a 47-48 tire in there. Thanks for all the 
thoughts!

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Re: [RBW] Cheviot fat tires

2018-05-01 Thread Mark Anderson

Direct dimensional comparison with my Sam wouldn't be too useful to you 
since it's a 700C fork and of course a different frame, but one thing 
that's true of my bike might be true of yours:  The tire clearances are 
pretty different front and rear.  In my case there's a good deal more room 
in back.  If you're lucky, maybe the tire thats whacking you hardest on 
bumps is also the one you can size up farther.

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Re: [RBW] Cheviot fat tires

2018-05-01 Thread Joe Bernard

I was wondering about the Sam comparison, they use the same fork. I also 
noticed in Riv's listing for 650b x 48 Big Ben's there's a pic of the mounted 
on a Mystery Bike with Tektro R559s like mine. 

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Re: [RBW] Cheviot fat tires

2018-04-30 Thread Drw

If those clearances are anything like the sam’s underestimated clearances, you 
can easily go 50mm without fenders and depending on the brakes. That being 
said, wtb horizons?

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Re: [RBW] Cheviot fat tires

2018-04-30 Thread BG NS

It sounds like the Rock ’n Road tire 650b x 43 would be the ticket - 
http://www.bgcycles.com/new-page-24/ -  both colors are in stock
Regards,
Bruce Gordon
Petaluma,  CA


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> Ya know what happens when you put a dang e-motor on a Cheviot? It gets faster 
> and heavier, rendering the previously cushy 41.5 Fatty Rumpkins kinda hard 
> and narrow. I need bigger 650b tires and wonder what others have used. The 
> old brochure says 45mm without fenders is about the max. 
> 
> Joe Bernard
> Novato CA. 
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[RBW] Cheviot fat tires

2018-04-30 Thread Joe Bernard

Ya know what happens when you put a dang e-motor on a Cheviot? It gets faster 
and heavier, rendering the previously cushy 41.5 Fatty Rumpkins kinda hard and 
narrow. I need bigger 650b tires and wonder what others have used. The old 
brochure says 45mm without fenders is about the max. 

Joe Bernard
Novato CA. 

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[RBW] Cheviot build - my first build, first Rivendell, and first RIDE (on it)! Would ride more but just adopted our baby girl =)

2018-03-24 Thread Joe Bernard

That's a lovely bicycle. I just bought and built an RBW Blue Cheviot which may 
be the perfect bike, I can't think of one thing I would change to improve it. 
I've always had a soft spot for the original orange with blue cutouts; the blue 
tape on the bars is a nice compliment to it. Great job on the build..enjoy!

Joe Bernard
Novato CA. 

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[RBW] Cheviot build - my first build, first Rivendell, and first RIDE (on it)! Would ride more but just adopted our baby girl =)

2018-03-24 Thread Jon Dukeman,central Colorado

He is a true friend... Nice build. You will love riding it.
Mon

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[RBW] Cheviot build - my first build, first Rivendell, and first RIDE (on it)! Would ride more but just adopted our baby girl =)

2018-03-24 Thread Pancake

Photos here because that's what I'd want to see first: 
https://photos.app.goo.gl/0ifFpv218K6T4pmm2

Never built a bike from the frame up before but it turned out great! First 
ride was two days ago and it was a dream! 26 miles, 1,800 feet of elevation 
and would have been great to go longer

I have envied Rivendell bikes for a decade after trying to emulate them 
with my Jamis Coda with Albatross bars. But several weeks ago my friend 
gave me his old Cheviot frame (he got another) to build up and use as my 
own (though he gets to ride it when he travels here to Napa or the Bay 
Area). In part this was to distract me from the worries around a possible 
adoption that we completed almost three weeks ago. 

Here's my build list:
Component Price
DONATED Cheviot / Cheviut frame - orange 
Tektro R559 Long Reach Road Calipers 55-73mm Silver Set $45.00
Tektro brake lever FL540 Canti/Clpr Black/Sliver 
 
$24.99
Shimano RD-M591 Deore SGS Rear Derailleur (9-Speed, Long Cage) 

 
$39.90
Shimano Front derailleur XD M781 3x10 
 $25.65
Sun Race M96 Thumb Shifter, 9sp Friction - Right/Rear 

 
$18.95
Sun Race M96 Thumb Shifter, 3sp Friction - Left/Front 

 
$18.95
Sugino XD600 26/36/46 Triple Crankset 

 
$105.36
Shimano Alivio HG400 9 Speed Cassette - CS-HG400-9 (11-36) 
 
$32.38
KMC X9.93 9-Speed Chain (2x) 
 $25.98
Yokozuna Shift Cable Housing Gray, 4' + 4 Ferrules plus extra length of 
cable 

 
$7.25
Yokozuna Brake Cable Housing, Gray, 4' + 4 Ferrules 

 
$7.25
Rear Wheel 700c 36h Shimano Lx / Mavic A319 / Dt Champion silver 

 
$107.81
Front wheel - donated Velocity Atlas / Shimano Deore XT 
MKS Sylvan Prime Touring Pedals 9/16 
 
$18.33
Velo Orange Chrome Half Clips, Pair 
 
$13.92
Wald 137 basket 
 
$15.95
Rear 135mm skewer - riv $10.00
Cinelli Cork Gel Handlebar tape - craigslist $8.00
Clear gorilla tape - replacing protective bits $3.26
Random brass bell from China, same as Riv's 
 $3.00
SKS Longboard fenders - black - scrap 
Albatross wide steel handlebars - scrap 

 
Ergon GC1 grips for sweptback bars - scrap 

 
Iris King waterbottle cage - donated 
Total $531.93
Would have been a little over $2,100 adding the cost of the donated or 
scrap parts. 

Along the way I:

   - Forgot to bend the front fender attachment which confused me for a 
   while until I watched the Rivendell install video. 
   - Double wrapped the front of the Albatross bars with gel cork tape for 
   a thick, easy grip. Used Rock n Roll Gold to lube the chain because another 
   friend donated half a bottle to the cause. 
   - Learned a lot because I've never worked with caliper brakes before, 
   never removed/installed a bottom bracket before (turned out to be 
   unnecessary here), 
   - Painted a dozen or two chips/dings with testor's model paint because 
   it was cheaper than nail polish 
    
   - Used an electrical wire twist connector cut in half to adjust the rear 
   fender attachment (conveniently also orange).
   - Had a GREAT time happily distracting myself from the anxiety of the 
   adoption process. We expected to travel to be there for the baby's birth in 
   another state around 3/13, but we ended up leaving 10 days early so I 
   finished the bike a couple weeks after we came home ... the only things 
   left were the chain(s since you need two!), the bar tape, and fenders plus 
   adjustments.

[RBW] CHEVIOT For Me

2017-12-09 Thread WETH

Congrats! You'll love it! I've ridden mine about 2700 miles in the last year 
commuting and light touring.  https://flic.kr/p/YKKibX
And more photos:https://flickr.com/photos/86975051@N08/sets/72157665232090983

The blue color is quite nice.  Joe, your custom red will be atunning!
All the best,
Erl
Kensington, MD

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[RBW] CHEVIOT For Me

2017-12-08 Thread Joe Bernard

Congrats, Howard, I think you're going to love it! I was at RBW yesterday and 
Vince told me the frames arrive in Oakland today. Mine is still a couple months 
away 'cause I ordered custom paint (Candy Apple Red), but I saw the RBW Blue on 
some Roadinis and it's really pretty. Yay Cheviots!

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[RBW] CHEVIOT For Me

2017-12-08 Thread Howard Ramsay






 This is the bike I plan to build from Rivendell. The step through design 
will aid me when I am no longer able to comfortably ride my classic 
BRIDGESTONE bikes and my Harley. My pelvis is (actually) bolted together, 
and swinging my leg over the top tube will become harder as the years 
progress. Quality bikes are more expensive year to year, so purchasing now 
makes financial sense. I will ask for a few custom touches, have the bike 
assembled, tested, then shipped to me in  Longview, Texas. I like the RBW 
Blue, the frame style is classic and very well made.  The lugs are lovely, 
the fork is fantastic, the brakes are basic, and the braze-ons are 
bountiful. Accessorizing this build will include  fenders, racks, lighting, 
a basket, a bell, and a kickstand. I have been researching the build parts 
this weekend. Rivendell has parts o'plenty to pick from, with a Chevoit - 
2017 Pre-Sale, web specials, coupon codes, Rivendollars, and a LET'S HELP 
CHARLIE CUNNINGHAM two for one credit from Grant Petersen. More info here:  
*https://www.gofundme.com/w85tn3dg*   
 My community is improving intersection lighting, creating bike paths along 
existing walking trails, and dedicated bike lanes on new roadways. The 
local bike shop has a regular group of cyclists who come together for easy 
rides. Each spring they set up a training program for new riders, building 
up skills and strength, promoting esprit de corps, and helping to prevent 
injuries. Some guys and gals compete in local area races of different types 
and competition levels. There is a large number of teens riding single 
track and gravel grinding, with great support from the local communities. 
Most all these people ride new style bikes, carbon and aluminium frames, 
multi-suspension mountain bikes, etc. Not my style, but at least they are 
riding. I am blessed to live here.  ♥  More to come as the parts are 
selected and the frame arrives. Howard Ramsay - Longview, TX
 
 
 

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